[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E91]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONS LUDLOW HIGH 
                        SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2001

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the 
achievements of the 2000 Ludlow High School girls soccer team. This 
past season the Ludlow girls team compiled a record of 21-0-0 en route 
to earning the Coombs Division League Championship, the Western 
Massachusetts Division I Championship, and the Massachusetts Division I 
State Championship. Their efforts enabled them to earn a ranking of 3rd 
in the country.
  Each year the Commonwealth of Massachusetts fields many talented high 
school soccer squads. Every season the Ludlow community looks forward 
to cheering on their hometown heroes. This year the Lions certainly did 
not disappoint. Finishing a season undefeated and untied, as the Ludlow 
girls did, is a feat well deserving of high praise. The Ludlow girls 
soccer team rose to the challenge each and every game. They are winners 
in every sense of the word and are examples of athletic prowess, class, 
and true sportsmanship.
  For leading his team to such accomplishments, Head Coach Jim Calheno 
has been named the Massachusetts Division I Girls' Coach of the Year. 
Under his leadership, the Lions have remained a perennial powerhouse. 
His assistants are tireless and deserve praise as well. In addition I 
would like to note that senior midfielder Liz Dyjak has earned All-
American honors while senior forward Stephanie Santos has been named to 
the All-New England team.
  Mr. Speaker, allow me to recognize here the players, coaches, and 
managers of the 2000 Ludlow High School girls soccer team. The seniors 
are: Jessica Vital, Lindsay Robillard, Sarah Davis, Lindsay Haluch, 
Nikky Gebo, Liz Dyjak, Kara Williamson, Stephanie Santos, and Ana 
Pereira. Kristine Goncalves is a Junior on the squad. The Sophomores 
are: Darcie Rickson, Beth Cochenour, Natalie Gebo, and Lauren Pereira. 
Freshmen members include Jessica Luszcz, and Stefiny Knight. The Head 
Coach is Jim Calheno. Assistant Coaches are Saul Chelo, James Annear, 
Nuno Pereira, and Tony Vital. The team manager is Katie Romansky.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, allow me to send my congratulations to the 
Ludlow High School girls soccer team on their outstanding season. I 
wish them the best of luck in the 2001 season.

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